Why Problem Solving Skills Matter
Problem solving skills are essential for both learning and everyday life.
Children use problem solving skills when making decisions, overcoming challenges and finding solutions independently.
Strong problem solving skills support:
- Critical thinking skills
- Logical thinking and reasoning
- Independent decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Confidence in learning
Developing these skills early helps children become capable and resilient learners.
What Problem Solving Skills Will Your Child Develop
Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills
Your child learns to analyse information, evaluate options and make thoughtful decisions.
These critical thinking skills support learning across all subjects.
Logical Thinking and Decision Making
Children develop logical thinking by identifying patterns, recognising relationships and understanding cause and effect.
These skills help children make informed decisions and solve problems independently.
Creative Thinking and Innovation
Problem solving is not only about finding answers. It also involves generating ideas and exploring different possibilities.
Children develop creative thinking skills that support innovation and adaptability.
Why many children progress faster
Why Many Children Develop Stronger Thinking Skills with the Shichida Method
We focus on developing how children think, not simply what they know.
| Traditional Learning | Shichida Method |
|---|---|
| Focus on finding the correct answer | Develops problem-solving and analytical thinking skills |
| Memorisation-based learning | Encourages reasoning, logic, and independent thinking |
| Limited opportunity for creative thinking | Promotes flexible thinking and multiple solutions |
| Passive learning | Active exploration, questioning, and discovery |
The Shichida Method supports whole brain development through activities that strengthen logical thinking, critical thinking and problem solving ability.
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What Happens in a Shichida Class
The best way to understand problem solving development is to experience it.
Each 50-minute class includes activities designed to strengthen critical thinking, logical thinking and reasoning skills through engaging learning experiences.
Your child may experience:
- Problem solving activities
- Critical thinking exercises
- Logical reasoning tasks
- Pattern recognition activities
- Parent-child interaction
These activities help children build confidence, independence and stronger thinking skills.
See How Your Child Responds in Their First Class
See how your child responds in their very first class
Your trial class includes:
- A full 50-minute session
- A real classroom environment
- Guidance from a trained instructor
- Opportunity to observe your child’s response
✔ No experience needed
✔ Parent attends with child
✔ No pressure to enrol
What Are Problem Solving Skills?
Problem solving skills refer to the ability to identify challenges, evaluate options and find effective solutions.
Examples of problem solving skills include:
- Critical thinking
- Logical reasoning
- Decision making
- Pattern recognition
- Creative thinking
- Analytical thinking
These skills support both academic learning and everyday success.
How to Improve Your Child’s Problem Solving Skills
Encourage Independent Thinking
Allow children to explore ideas and develop their own solutions when facing challenges.
Provide Problem Solving Activities
Puzzles, games and hands-on challenges help strengthen critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Ask Open-Ended Questions
Questions that encourage discussion help children develop analytical thinking and decision making skills.
When Should Problem Solving Development Begin?
Problem solving skills begin developing from infancy as children interact with their environment and explore new experiences.
The early years provide the ideal opportunity to build critical thinking, logical reasoning and independent thinking skills.
Frequently Asked Questions About Problem Solving Skills
Regardless of age, we encounter problems on a daily basis, ranging from minor to significant, that demand our attention. At Shichida, our problem-solving activities aim to introduce children to various mental processes that enhance their problem-solving skills. This enables them to navigate these everyday situations with greater ease.
Through targeted activities, we foster resilience and confidence in children. We challenge them to think innovatively and find solutions to a wide range of problems. These challenges may require the utilisation of one or more basic skills. Throughout the problem-solving activities, we actively support and encourage children to refine their critical thinking abilities. Additionally, we guide them to trust in their own capabilities.
Early problem-solving experiences help children develop resilience, flexible thinking and curiosity. When they learn how to approach challenges calmly, they’re better equipped to manage new situations at home, in kinder and at school. It also strengthens their foundation for future skills in maths, literacy and critical thinking. Encouraging the development of strong problem-solving skills results in children growing into capable and confident adults.
Children as young as 6 months old can participate in problem-solving activities. At Shichida, we are dedicated to providing age-appropriate challenges and activities that align with the latest findings in brain research. We cater to the specific developmental needs and interests of young children. This approach ensures an optimal and engaging experience for your child.
Our goal is to foster a lifelong love for learning in your child. This will have a lasting impact throughout your child’s educational journey.
Children engage in a range of activities, including shape puzzles, sequencing tasks, categorising and matching games, mazes, math-inspired challenges and fine motor tasks that require planning and decision-making. Each activity supports logical thinking and encourages children to work things out independently.
Shichida classes introduce children to carefully sequenced tasks – puzzles, memory games, mazes, logic challenges, and hands-on activities – that strengthen their ability to think, reason and find solutions. These problem solving activities for kids are designed to build confidence while keeping learning enjoyable and age-appropriate.
Yes. Toddlers thrive when given simple, structured tasks that allow them to experiment and explore. Our activities are tailored to each age group, ensuring toddlers can participate in gentle, achievable problem-solving moments – from matching shapes to completing small puzzles or identifying patterns.
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Give Your Child a Strong Foundation for Thinking and Learning
Develop problem solving skills, critical thinking and logical reasoning through structured, engaging activities.
Problem Solving Educational Products by Shichida Australia
Want to help your child become a confident and independent thinker? At Shichida Australia, our problem-solving products are designed to develop your child’s ability to think logically, plan ahead, and solve challenges creatively. Rooted in the Shichida Method, these tools encourage whole-brain learning through puzzles, patterns, and step-by-step thinking – laying the groundwork for future academic success and real-life confidence.
